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Summer is here and Bobbi Brown introduces their Beach Nudes collection for effortless, sun-kissed glow in three all-new eye palettes and gorgeous new shades for cheeks and lips - perfect for the relaxed, bronzed look that would complement your tan.

Sunkissed Eye Palette (RM186)

These 4-well eye palettes are portable and come in a luxe, pink copper metallized compact to create a range of easy, everyday looks in shades of Sunkissed Pink, Sunkissed Nude & Sunkissed Gold.

Bronzing Powder (RM151)

It's only apt to show-off that healthy glow and enhancing them throughout this Summer with bronzing powder and Bobbi Brown have got it covered. The soft matte, silky-smooth bronzers adds warmth to the skin with a natural, flattering finish thanks to the combination of red and brown tones. It comes in shades of Stonestreet, Elvis Duran & Golden Light and more.

Sheer Lip Color (RM93)

Formulated with Shea butter, Murumuru Butter & Apricot Kernel Oils, the Sheer Lip Color rejuvenates and nourishes the lips over time while delivering a sheer and glossy finish for a subtle, natural look especially for a fresh summer look. They come in shades of Pink Gold, Boho Bronze & Peach Sorbet.

Bobbi Brown have always believed that makeup should be simple, real and approachable hence the brand is now offering lessons - Bobbi's Makeup Lessons was designed to tailor the needs and preferences of different women. Visit www.bobbibrown.com.my to find a nearby store or counter and call to schedule an appointment.

Layer, blend and play with the all new Victoria's Secrets' Fantasies range. 20 fragrances in 20 colors, you're bound to find a favorite scent, possibly more than one at a time. Choose amongst these new scents within these notes - warm, fresh, floral and fruity to suit each taste. Ranging from RM75 for the body mist up to RM165 for the Eau de Toilette, the Fantasies fragrance might be your new favorite accessory.

Visit a Victoria's Secret store near you to experience this flirty, playful new fragrance.

The fashion world went buzzing when H&M announced their designer collaboration for 2016 yesterday. As always, the highly anticipated annual collaboration does not disappoint with big names being announced and this year Kenzo joins the fast-fashion league adding this Parisian house into H&M's esteemed alumni to create a unique and vibrant collection that will capture the energy of global culture and inject a youthful spirit in their designs.

The collection will be available in selected stores worldwide and also online via their website on November 3rd, 2016. Watch the video below and keep your eyes peeled for the lookbook release soon!

The OG is back and this time in a new colorway! Good news, fans of the original Primeknit NMD sneakers can get their hands on the new pairs of the all white PK and City Sock in Black in their newest summer release.

Sneaker heads that would like to get a hold of the latest NMD_ series can register to purchase on

Clarks has always been one of shoe brands that my husband and I go for if we wanted classy pairs - oxford booties, wingtips and formal shoes (his wedding shoes are from Clarks)! When JuiceOnline contacted me to try out, and be photographed with their new Trigenic Flex, curiosity got me saying yes. I have never tried on any of the sporty range from Clarks (and this one being a totally different pair than the usual classic heritage styles) so I agreed to meet up with them at KLCC around noon. The first time I slipped them on, it felt like my feet were surrounded by layers of foam. It felt so light and soft! I doubted that a beige pair would look good on me (I've always opted for darker colored shoes) but I loved how casual it looked with my torn jeans and loose tank. It's definitely one of those shoes I'd wear during my travel which requires a lot of walking. Check out the photos taken by Roshan Menon and don't forget to read the rest of the article at JuiceOnline.com.

Gone are the days when home brewed coffee was only plain black or with milk – nowadays, consumers are able to purchase coffee machines for their house that could make different varieties of coffee and hot beverages. People are constantly looking for quality coffee but also want the convenience of obtaining them at an instant. Why drive out and make a pit stop at a café when you can have one instantly at home whenever you want it?

Nescafé is a world-renowned brand in the coffee category – from the simplest powders to the consumer-friendly home machines, Nescafé has got it covered for consumers to enjoy coffee anytime, anywhere. ‘Dolce Gusto’ which means Sweet Taste in Italian has revolutionized the way people make coffee at home. They provide the choice to make café style beverages at home at your convenience.

There’s a wide range of machines with unique and unconventional shapes – whether it’s automatic or manual, you’re bound to find a design that suits your taste and décor. The unique patented single-serve system delivers beverages that you could only previously get at cafés. They use quality beans for great blends and a bar pump pressure system for great crema or froth for a masterpiece in a cup. There are also broad choices of beverages to choose from within the range – coffee is no longer just black. There are over 18 different beverages within the Dolce Gusto range or capsules, from coffee to tea to chocolate. It is user-friendly, fuss free and easy to use with just a touch of a button and it is more affordable than over the counter coffee you get in the stores.

Using different varieties of Nescafe Dolce Gusto flavor capsules, you can now create new and innovative recipes within the comfort of your own home. There’s no limit to your creativity when it comes to creating your perfect cuppa. I’ve created three recipes below for my own favourite cup of coffee using the ingredients I have at home.

Cinnamon Butterscotch Latte Macchiato

Dolce Gusto Latte Macchiato capsules

½ tspn of Cinnamon powder

1 tspn of Butterscotch Syrup

Cinnamon stick for garnishing

Butterscotch Affogato

Dolce Gusto Intenso Espresso Capsule

1 scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

½ tspn of Butterscotch Syrup

Lavender Tea Latte

Dolce Gusto Tea Latte capsule

Dried Lavender flower

Dolce Gusto Malaysia have more recipes on their Instagram page so don’t forget to follow them for more creative recipes. Check out the machines HERE* and maybe you could also be making your own recipes soon!

*There will be a 30% off promotion for Genio machines in the entire month of May when you purchase any 3 boxes of flavour capsules.

I remember growing up, spending Mother's Day meant self-made cards and plenty of kisses for my mother. Celebrations of any kind is not a big thing in my family as we're told to keep it simple and appreciate one another in our own way (read: spending as little money as possible). When Buro247Malaysia invited my mother and I to a hi-tea party with SKII at Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, I thought that it'll be great to spend time with my mother in a different way, while she gets to see a gist of what I do for a living.

We were ushered to their lounge - classical music playing in the background, English tea setup and some knick knacks prepared for us on the table. We don't usually go for tea, unless we are traveling cause that's just an excuse to take a break from the immense amount of walking. My mother and I were never close growing up, I'm more of my daddy's girl but sitting here with my mother I'm reminded of the times when I should have been spending time talking to her. My mother came from a very different background than I did, and we have so little in common but she is my mother after all. It is nice to be able to have a private space to just talk about things like life, marriage, children and much more over a calming cup of Ritz house blend tea.

There was a stack of cards, with a series of questions for both mother and daughter at the table and we took turns asking questions. My mother was pretty cool with me vlogging the entire time and I think she had fun spending time with her most rebellious child. I believe I was not a very difficult child but I'm sure she had some tough times taking care of me while I was growing up. The questions and answers were very interesting, as it showed that there are some things I don't know about my mother while at the same time know her enough to expect some answers. This confirms that I need to spend more time with my mother, and get to know her as we both grow older.

One of the biggest lessons in life that my mother has taught me is to take care of myself, no matter what our surroundings might be. Probably it is why she still looks youthful for a woman who has reached her 50s. I hope I'll grow up to have some qualities from my mother, and be a better woman than she is as every parent would want their kids to be better than them and that goes on with every generation. Thank you Buro247Malaysia and SKII for having my mother and I and showering us with wonderful food, origami lessons and gifts. I'm sure my mother have enjoyed them.

My life as a freelancer allows me to attend media events between sitting in the studio writing and making videos. It is such a routine that I usually get ready quickly at work before I head out so my makeup has to be simple yet more obvious than my daily makeup (and mostly no makeup at all). I decided to film myself getting ready for one of the events I attended recently just to show a gist of how I do my quick makeup for events and parties.

Let me be honest, it's quite difficult to keep my makeup to stay in this tropical weather. My foundation fades while my eyeliner smears within the hour while everything else melts like butter on my oily skin. Unlike when in dry, four-season countries I hardly could manage to keep myself together in the heat let alone keep my makeup looking flawless. It's a struggle and also very high maintenance.

I can't imagine being an actor, performer, anyone who is constantly in the public eye and the constant need to look presentable. It's kind of lovely being able to sit down in my air-conditioned office while my hair is knotted in a high bun and my face is bare but when I need to, I could hardly apply makeup and not end up looking like I just walked out of the sauna.

This is when Makeup Forever Aqua range comes in. I've personally used their liquid eyeliner as it endures the times when I know I need something heavy duty and long-lasting. Heck, even our national synchronised swimmers are using Makeup Forever's Aqua range for their performances. Makeup Forever invited me to a pool party recently that happened at KL Journal Hotel to unveil their new face, Charli XCX. As a performer who is constantly under the spotlight, Charli XCX is the perfect personality to represent the brand. Her energetic music and funky look are aligned with the branding of this performance makeup. Check out the photos below from the party.

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